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Prayer times in Sarnia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sarnia, Ontario, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in Canada.
Today’s prayer times in Sarnia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Sarnia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarnia change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sarnia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 22 min, against only 9 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 11:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 1:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sarnia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:12 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Ottawa, Dhuhr in Sarnia is called roughly 27 minutes later than in Ottawa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes later than in the capital. Sarnia is 599 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sarnia
In Sarnia you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,737 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sarnia and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sarnia during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sarnia is around 6:07 AM and iftar at 5:52 PM, for a fast of 11 h 35 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:25 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, for a fast of 12 h 54 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Sarnia is located
Sarnia lies at 42.9787° N, 82.4041° W, in Ontario, in Canada. The nearest administrative centre is Woodstock, 136 km away. Close by you will find Strathroy (64 km), Chatham (65 km), and Tecumseh (83 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sarnia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 72,125
- Coordinates
- 42.97866, -82.40407
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 52.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,737 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sarnia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sarnia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sarnia and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sarnia
- Strathroy64 km · east
- Chatham65 km · south
- Tecumseh83 km · south-west
- Windsor91 km · south-west
- London95 km · east
- LaSalle98 km · south-west
- Kingsville101 km · south
- St. Thomas102 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sarnia
Do prayer times in Sarnia differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Sarnia is 599 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sarnia comes roughly 27 minutes later than in Ottawa.
When is Maghrib in Sarnia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:58 PM on 21 December and 9:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sarnia during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sarnia?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Sarnia?
Fajr in Sarnia depends on the season: about 4:03 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.